Slow down, Power up – Carl Honoré
Drawing on stories and research from across the world, I show how to thrive in a fast world – by slowing down.
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Summary
Drawing on stories and research from across the world, I show how to thrive in a fast world – by slowing down.
Who is it for?
- All employees
- C-suite
- Senior leadership / management
- Early-career / junior employees
- New starters / onboarding
- Remote or hybrid teams
Credentials
Previous Clients
- Accenture
- Microsoft Barclays
- SkyTV
- ESPN
- Mayer Brown
- Young Presidents’ Organization
- Norton Rose
- KPMG
- Aviva. Reuters
- Volvo
- Crowne Plaza Hotels
- Calgary Teachers Convention.
Reviews
Media Quotes:
- “The world’s leading evangelist for what has become known as the Slow Movement.” – CBC RADIO
- “An in-demand spokesman on slowness.” – WALL STREET JOURNAL
- “One of the most thought-provoking essayists of our time.” – BBC RADIO 4
Awards
- Premio Azul Zero (prize for my work promoting a better world in Spanish)
- Under Pressure (my book on parenting and education) was shortlisted for the Writers’ Trust Award for Non-Fiction, Canada’s largest literary prize
Activity overview
What is the secret to thriving in a fast workplace? Slow down! Intentional slowness makes us more productive, more engaged, more motivated and better able to collaborate, innovate, solve problems and hit deadlines. This session will show you how to:
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Use technology to supercharge performance without becoming an exhausting distraction
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Carve out moments and spaces to slip into the 'slow thinking' mode that drives creativity
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Give staff enough control over their schedules and workflow so they can deliver at peak level
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Foster a culture of 'slow listening', which builds esprit de corps and drives collaboration, innovation, leadership and learning
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Encourage leaders to step back from the daily rush to join the dots and think clearly and strategically 6. Nurture an environment that boost well-being and helps everyone find purpose and meaning in their work
Agenda
Perils of speedaholism
A high-energy opening featuring amusing anecdotes about the collective addiction to speed. We’ll explore the harm caused by living in “fast-forward” and hear Carl’s own tragic-comic wake-up call to the dangers of a high-velocity lifestyle.
Slow as a Superpower
A deep dive into why “slow” is a competitive advantage for our most important pillars: Health, Work, and Children/Family Life.
A Call to Arms
The session concludes with a poignant and funny personal ending designed to inspire action. This is a “call to arms” for participants to push back against the cult of speed, tailored specifically to the unique needs and goals of the audience.
Locations available
Anywhere in person or virtual
Length of session
50-60 minutes keynote + Q&A
Max capacity
Unlimited
Cost
